Pharmacist - FT

Sobeys; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain in Canada is seeking a Pharmacist for their pharmacy located in Courtenay, BC. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient-centered care and must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Responsibilities include patient counselling, managing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare providers. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

10% in-store discount

Paid vacation

Access to Virtual Health Care Platform

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility.
• Injection and First Aid Certification is required.
• Ability to provide patient counselling and education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate warmth and empathy while prioritizing patient care.
• Initiate care plans and maintain documentation.
• Support prescription safety and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Customer service

Medication reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 190532 • Career Group: Pharmacy Careers • Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy • Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% • Job Type: Full-Time • Location: 9481 Thriftys Courtenay Pharmacy, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2K6, Canada

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers. Our national pharmacy team operates under multiple banners across Canada, including Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs, and FreshCo. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy with over 1,600 stores and a team of more than 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates.

We are passionate about health and well-being, and we are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our pharmacy team to make meeting the health needs of our patients a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while prioritizing patient-centered care, customer service, workflow efficiency, and professional clinical services (disease state management, medication reviews and adherence, health risk assessments, injections/vaccines, etc.).
• Provide patient counselling and education for new therapies to patients/caregivers, tailoring to literacy, hearing, privacy, and other needs.
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation.
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to deliver health & wellness services to all patients.
• Engage in all areas of Fusion to ensure a seamless pharmacy experience across locations.
• Support prescription safety, prioritizing technical functions for Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required.
• Understand relevant corporate pharmacy services/programs and provide customers/patients with appropriate options.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends; attend training as required.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility.
• Injection and First Aid Certification.
• Kroll software experience is preferred.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, varying by role, designed to help teammates live better physically, financially, and emotionally.

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is $58.00 - $60.00. We consider factors such as location, experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions to ensure fair and competitive compensation.

Our Total Rewards Programs Goes Well Beyond Your Paycheque

• Competitive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, and AD&D).
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement and savings plan.
• 10% in-store discount at participating banners and other discount programs.
• Learning and development resources for professional growth.
• Paid vacation.
• Eligibility after meeting hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.